Gross fixed capital formation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Gross fixed capital formation was 22.61 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Sri Lanka, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 22.61 billion current US$ for gross fixed capital formation in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.9% on the previous year and down 6.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Sri Lanka peaked at 29.82 billion current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 184.10 million current US$, in 1963.
That places Sri Lanka 72nd out of 180 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 241.86 million current US$ | 184.10 million current US$ | 382.52 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 500.16 million current US$ | 360.88 million current US$ | 850.74 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.45 billion current US$ | 1.21 billion current US$ | 1.57 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.04 billion current US$ | 1.76 billion current US$ | 4.29 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.09 billion current US$ | 3.32 billion current US$ | 10.30 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.96 billion current US$ | 24.05 billion current US$ | 29.82 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2020s | 19.92 billion current US$ | 15.27 billion current US$ | 23.33 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
- DEC alternative conversion factor 300.95 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.39 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 7.96 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 3.79 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 12.59 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -608.65 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -2.02 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 1.48 million current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 4,670 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 32.14 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Sri Lanka?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Sri Lanka was 22.61 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 29.82 billion current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 184.10 million current US$ in 1963.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Sri Lanka ranks 72nd out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.